Mercury retrograde 2030
Until Jan 11; Apr 13 – May 6, 2030; Aug 16 – Sep 8, 2030; Dec 6 – Dec 25, 2030.
Retrograde calendar · 2030
Retrograde calendar 2030: which planets are retrograde, and when
The full list of planetary retrogrades in 2030: every planet with its dates and degrees, a month-by-month view, the busiest stretch of the year and the days when nothing is retrograde. Each planet links to a detailed guide with a reading for all twelve signs.
Quick answer
In 2030 Mercury turns retrograde three times (Apr 13, Aug 16, Dec 6) and starts the year retrograde, until Jan 11. Venus is retrograde until Jan 26; Mars is not retrograde. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are each retrograde for four to five months. At most 4 planets are retrograde at once (Jan 1–10).
Retrograde calendar 2030: every planet
| Planet | Retrograde (UTC dates) | From | To | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturn | Sep 6, 2029 – Jan 19, 2030 | 25° Taurus | 18° Taurus | 134 days |
| Uranus | Sep 23, 2029 – Feb 20, 2030 | 18° Gemini | 14° Gemini | 150 days |
| Venus | Dec 16, 2029 – Jan 26, 2030 | 24° Capricorn | 8° Capricorn | 40 days |
| Mercury | Dec 22, 2029 – Jan 11, 2030 | 17° Capricorn | 1° Capricorn | 19 days |
| Jupiter | Mar 13 – Jul 15, 2030 | 27° Scorpio | 17° Scorpio | 123 days |
| Mercury | Apr 13 – May 6, 2030 | 7° Taurus | 27° Aries | 23 days |
| Pluto | May 12 – Oct 23, 2030 | 12° Aquarius | 9° Aquarius | 163 days |
| Neptune | Jul 16 – Dec 21, 2030 | 13° Aries | 10° Aries | 158 days |
| Mercury | Aug 16 – Sep 8, 2030 | 14° Virgo | 1° Virgo | 23 days |
| Saturn | Sep 20, 2030 – Feb 2, 2031 | 8° Gemini | 1° Gemini | 134 days |
| Uranus | Sep 28, 2030 – Feb 25, 2031 | 22° Gemini | 18° Gemini | 150 days |
| Mercury | Dec 6 – Dec 25, 2030 | 1° Capricorn | 15° Sagittarius | 19 days |
Computed from NASA JPL Horizons (geocentric positions in the tropical zodiac). Each planet links to its guide for the year, with shadow dates and a reading for every sign.
Which planets are retrograde in each month of 2030
| Month | Retrograde planets |
|---|---|
| January | Mercury (until Jan 11), Venus (until Jan 26), Saturn (until Jan 19), Uranus |
| February | Uranus (until Feb 20) |
| March | Jupiter (from Mar 13) |
| April | Mercury (from Apr 13), Jupiter |
| May | Mercury (until May 6), Jupiter, Pluto (from May 12) |
| June | Jupiter, Pluto |
| July | Jupiter (until Jul 15), Neptune (from Jul 16), Pluto |
| August | Mercury (from Aug 16), Neptune, Pluto |
| September | Mercury (until Sep 8), Saturn (from Sep 20), Uranus (from Sep 28), Neptune, Pluto |
| October | Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto (until Oct 23) |
| November | Saturn, Uranus, Neptune |
| December | Mercury (Dec 6 – Dec 25), Saturn, Uranus, Neptune (until Dec 21) |
A planet without dates is retrograde for the whole month.
The shape of 2030
The busiest stretch. At most 4 planets are retrograde at the same time: Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Uranus, on Jan 1–10 (and again Sep 28 – Oct 22, Dec 6–21). Astrologers read a crowded retrograde sky as a period for review and repair across the board.
All planets direct. No planet is retrograde from Feb 21 to Mar 13: the clear run of the year, which astrologers favour for launches and decisions that should not need a second pass.
The fast planets. Mercury turns retrograde three times (Apr 13, Aug 16, Dec 6) and starts the year retrograde, until Jan 11. Venus is retrograde until Jan 26. Mars is not retrograde. These are the retrogrades people tend to notice, because Mercury, Venus and Mars describe everyday matters: communication, relationships and drive.
The slow planets. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are each retrograde for four to five months of every year, so they work as background seasons. The days that stand out are their stations, when they stop and turn.
What retrograde means
No planet reverses. Retrograde motion is an apparent change of direction seen from Earth, the same effect as a slower car seeming to slide backwards when you overtake it. Astrologers read a retrograde as a review of what that planet stands for. The retrograde planets guide explains each one.
Guides for 2030 by planet
Venus retrograde 2030
Until Jan 26.
Mars retrograde 2030
None in 2030.
Jupiter retrograde 2030
Mar 13 – Jul 15, 2030.
Saturn retrograde 2030
Until Jan 19; Sep 20, 2030 – Feb 2, 2031.
Uranus retrograde 2030
Until Feb 20; Sep 28, 2030 – Feb 25, 2031.
Neptune retrograde 2030
Jul 16 – Dec 21, 2030.
Pluto retrograde 2030
May 12 – Oct 23, 2030.
Retrogrades in 2030: questions
Which planets are retrograde in 2030?
All five slow planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) are retrograde for part of 2030. Mercury turns retrograde three times (Apr 13, Aug 16, Dec 6) and starts the year retrograde, until Jan 11. Venus is retrograde until Jan 26. Mars is not retrograde.
When is Mercury retrograde in 2030?
Until January 11 (began December 22, 2029) in Capricorn; April 13 – May 6 in Taurus and Aries; August 16 – September 8 in Virgo; December 6 – December 25 in Capricorn and Sagittarius.
Is Venus retrograde in 2030?
Yes: December 16, 2029 – January 26, 2030, from 24° Capricorn back to 8° Capricorn.
Is Mars retrograde in 2030?
No. There is no Mars retrograde in 2030; Mars is retrograde only about every 26 months.
How many planets are retrograde at once in 2030?
At most 4: Mercury, Venus, Saturn and Uranus, on Jan 1–10.
When are all planets direct in 2030?
From Feb 21 to Mar 13.
Sources
The checkable facts on this page come from these external sources. The astrological interpretation is our own.
- Horizons System (planetary ephemeris service) · NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryStation dates and degrees of every planetary retrograde touching 2030 (12 periods), computed from JPL Horizons positions
- What does it mean for Mercury to be in retrograde? · NASARetrograde motion is an apparent change in a planet's movement through the sky; the planet does not physically move backwards in its orbit
- Retrograde motion · Encyclopaedia BritannicaDefinition of retrograde motion as an apparent reversal seen from Earth
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